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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
2
New York opens firm with gains of up to 6 points as bullish government and weather reports lift futures. European buyers back the rise while labor and drought concerns in belts support strength. New Orleans notes quiet spot demand and firmer board with 12 point gains on June six and July contracts.
New York reports a quiet dry goods market with limited staple orders and stable prices. Cotton futures range across various cities with middling grades around 9 to 9% cents, while weekly crop conditions show mixed moisture, drought in the gulf region, and early harvest activity beginning in several states.
The report notes heavy rains and drought effects across many areas. Wheat growth is rapid on the Pacific coast with grasshopper damage in California. Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys show good progress. lower regions face excessive moisture. Ohio Valley and eastern regions report inferior crops. Cotton belt needs rain but drought effects are not yet serious. Insects injure crops in Texas, Indiana, and Georgia. Tobacco transplanting struggles in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Overall fruit outlook remains unfavorable, with best prospects in the lake region, northern mid Atlantic, and New England.
New Orleans reports Liverpool advices uplifting near months and late positions with gains. Weather outlook bullish, drought effects limited but rain needed across cotton belt. Insects threaten crops in Texas, Louisiana and Georgia while overall cultivation remains strong. Speculation shifts to new crop months with rain patterns dictating future prices.
The Newark market opened steady with prices advancing 1 to 6 points as bullish European and southern spot center news supported sentiment. Rain is needed across sections per the government report, insects threaten crops in several states, and demand remained cautious with shorts nervous. Wall Street and European markets showed mixed reactions as July and August options moved.
Chicago June 10 fair bull force steadies dull grain pits despite early bearish cues. July wheat up, July corn higher, oats steady. Provisions firm, hogs weaker. Government report expected to show crop improvements, markets cautious with buying supported by Chicago and Minneapolis activity.
The lack of rain pushed the Early Market up five points but buying interest remained tepid as traders awaited a government crop report. Savannah reported light rain and private dispatches noted southwest winds. the market hinges on weather news with drought effects not yet severe. Liverpool was firmer and port receipts stood at 4,000. The Southern Exchange note points to a dull market with expectations of higher prices but little momentum.
The June stock letter notes moderate activity yet a firming market driven by a western operator and favorable government expectations. Copper and metals show mixed moves with London and Berlin rates listed, while coal labor tensions ease and money remains easy due to treasury flows. Local and international prices for tin, iron, and lead are reported with varied, cautious gains and declines.
Cotton seed oil market shows little change with modest trading in prime summer yellows and whites. Prime meal and cake priced around 28.50 to 29, with crude oil at 37 to 39 cents per gallon and refined oil around 43 to 42 cents in New Orleans. Coffee and sugar markets open steady with minor losses. July to May futures quoted from 4.83 to 5.95 dollars. Liverpool grain market reports quiet wheat and corn futures with small movements in July and September.
Commodity quotes from Cincinnati Chicago and New York show flour held steady, wheat prices firm, corn mixed and oats steady. Reports note bearish early wheat trends offset by northwest strength and foreign buying.
Chicago pork and lard prices listed with per 100 pounds and boxed versus loose formats. Cincinnati and New York show lard and bacon firmness and pork values. Atlanta and Groceries section itemize ribs, hams, coffee, sugar, syrup, sacks, and other staples with noted price ranges and batch descriptors.
Market items from TM Country Produce include Blanita Jose earnings on eggs fresh stock and butter, live poultry and onions with assorted prices. Naval Stores in Savannah shows turpentine and rosin receipts, sales, and exports with varied grade quotes. Wilmington reports Spirits turpentine steady at 47 with receipts and crude turpentine details.
News from Charleston and Atlanta reports turpentine and resin unchanged while fruit and vegetable prices vary. Cabbage 1 1 2 to 2 cents per pound, cucumbers and beans listed per crate, tomatoes and strawberries set per crate or quart, English peas 1.25 to 1.50 per crate. New York cables show U S Canada grain supply shifts with wheat down 4.609 million bushels, corn up 648 thousand, oats down 738 thousand. Apples 5.50, bananas rising to 1.75 2.00 per bunch, nuts including walnuts almonds pecans and dates noted.
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